Our Great Waves

6th graders have been studying different types of wavy and curved lines. Also with it being hurricane season, we re-created "The Great Wave", one of the most recognizable works of art from Japan. They also recently practiced drawing trees using spiral lines, so some students chose to have trees growing in their water. As always I was impressed with the variety of styles.

"The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai.

Artwork by William
Artwork by Constance


Artwork by DaMarques
Artwork by Kiara L and Michael
Artwork by Ahmad
Artwork by Triniti

Artwork by Makayl
Artwork by Kiara R
Artwork by Gabrieal
Artwork by Jevon
Artwork by Lawuan

"The Great Wave" is seen often in pop culture (popular culture like t-shirts, advertising, etc) and reproduced in other type of artwork such as the sculptures below.

Below are examples of "The Great Wave" as seen in pop culture that I found online.

Unusual Snowfall in 2010

Today was the first day to feel like spring, but these snowmen are too cute to not post. Also not to forget all the snow from last month! During mid-February the USA had unusual amounts of snowfall. 49 of all 50 states were covered with snow (Hawaii is only state excluded). This is so strange that the federal offices have never kept track of such an occurrence. Therefore, they can’t look back to see if it has ever happened in the nation’s history before.

Artwork by Lawuan and Joseph
Artwork by Shamia and Demetrius
Artwork by Mark and De'yannah
Artwork by Asia, Andre, Kanye, and Demeyah
Artwork by Ebony